FORT PORTAL: Village Chairpersons Urged to Formulate Security Committees Amid Escalating Theft Cases
EDITORIAL Local council leader in the central division of Fort Portal City, have been rallied to establish security committees in every village to address the growing incidents of theft. Theft cases noted to be on the increase Addressing residents of Bulyanyenje village in Nyabukara ward, Central Division, Fort Portal City during a security meeting, Afande […]
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Fort Portal: Youth Embark on Pre-Way of the Cross Journey in the City
KABOHA The youth of Fort Portal have earlier today actively participated in the traditional procession of the Way of the Cross within Fort Portal City. Hundreds of young individuals from secondary schools, higher institutions, and Catholic parishes such as Bukwali, Virika, and St. Charles Lwanga of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, turned up for […]
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Gulu: Wokorach Succeeds Odama as Archbishop of Gulu Ecclesiastical Province
EDITORIAL Rt. Rev. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach has assumed the role of Metropolitan Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, succeeding Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama, following an announcement by Luigi Bianco, the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda. Archbishop Wokorach 63, formerly serving as Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese since March 2021, brings with him a wealth of experience […]
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Kabarole NRM Voter Registration Seeks Extension Amid Low Turnout
Kaboha The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Kabarole district and Fort-portal City Registered a low turnout during the recent party member registration and voter register update countrywide. The Five day nationwide exercise ran from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th March 2024 and was carried out at village level. Patrick Kamulindwa the […]
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Kabarole: Worry Grips as 55-Year-Old Tragically Takes His Own Life
Kaboha Shock and grief engulfed residents of Muhoire village, Hakibale sub-county in Kabarole district after a 55 year old man suspected to have committed suicide was found hanging a tree on Wednesday morning. The Incident Area LC1 Chairperson Laurence Bamuhiga confirmed the incident saying the deceased together with his wife left home to […]
Continue ReadingEmbracing Digital Transformation: Urgent Call for Ugandan Catholic Health Facilities to Enhance Service Delivery through Digital Healthcare Platforms
EDITORIAL The Catholic Church’s Health Commission in Uganda is advocating for the integration of digital healthcare platforms into service delivery within Catholic health facilities, with an aim of enhancing client-centered approaches and elevate the quality of healthcare services. Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the Chairman of the Health Commission, yesterday emphasized the potential benefits […]
Continue ReadingBusaiga SACCO Honors Top Savers with Special Rewards
Lucky Patrick The Busaiga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) has recognized over 10 members for their exemplary savings and increased shareholding in the SACCO throughout 2023. Clovis Nyakana, a standout member, was awarded a heifer for his outstanding contribution to share purchases, totaling 1.8 million shillings, with each share valued at 10,000 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Formulates Bylaws to Enhance Food Safety
Alice The Fort Portal City livestock experts have unveiled new bylaws aimed at enhancing meat safety among abattoir operators and meat sellers. Speaking at a meeting held at Tooro Botanical Gardens, organized by Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) in collaboration with Iles De Paix, Lucy Kahunde, the senior health inspector of Fort Portal […]
Continue ReadingJubilee at 10 Celebrations Launched Officially
ALICE The Minister of Foreign Affairs for Tooro Kingdom, Henry Basaliza, has yesterday officially inaugrated the preparations and celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Jubilee Radio, with a contribution of 2 million shillings towards the cause. During the launch event broadcast on Jubilee Radio, Basaliza extended congratulations to the station for its […]
Continue ReadingWazalendo 10th Branch Opened in Fort Portal City
Sylvia K The commander of land forces in the UPDF, Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga, has yesterday officially inaugurated the 10th branch of the Wazalendo SACCO along Balya Road in Fort Portal City. At the function, William Atalyeba, Director of Operations at Wazalendo SACCO, noted that the UPDF now boasts 19 branches nationwide, with […]
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